well modeled standing four square atop a rectangular base, the spirited animal with its neck reared back, the raised head detailed with large rounded eyes and flared nostrils, the body liberally splashed in amber and green glaze tearing over the creamy-white ground

C.T. Loo, New York, 1940s-50s.
Collection of Marjorie (1917-2014) and Percy (1906-1976) Selden, and thence by descent.

The camel with typically restored breaks to all four legs and across the rectangular base and some retouching to the glaze. There is wear to the surface overall, crazing and minor losses. The erosion to the glaze is most visible on the lower legs. There are glaze flaws to the tops of both humps. The figure with minor imperfections consistent with age and type.
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